Gifford, David R, and Donald L. Carcieri.
Gifford, David R, and Donald L. Carcieri. "Diabetes Prevention and Control Program: Diabetes Qs & As." Rhode Island Department of Health. Rl.gov, 2010. Web. 1 Jan. http://www.health.ri.gov/disease/diabetes/diabetes_qa.php.
“More recently there has been a lot of media coverage around the possibility for a "cure" for type1 diabetes (insulin-dependent). A Canadian study was performed with patients who had longstanding type 1 diabetes, where they received injections of isolated beta cells (insulin-producing cells obtained from recently deceased persons). These patients received special experimental medicines to prevent rejection of these "foreign cells," and after about a year were able to control their blood sugars without insulin injections. “ Pg.1
“A larger study is now in progress. As it stands there are several challenges, such as preventing immune rejection; finding an adequate number of insulin cells; keeping cells alive; and others. Studies continue and progress is being made in all these areas.” Pg.1
“There are no promising long-term scientific studies for a cure of type 2 diabetes. However, these individuals can help prevent future complications by controlling their diabetes with diet, exercise, weight control, and regular monitoring of blood sugar levels. Your treatment plan should meet your individual medical, social, and life-style needs. There are more recent studies indicating that people with impaired glucose tolerance can prevent type 2 diabetes from occurring.” Pg.1
If you have diabetes it is important to test your blood sugar at home as well as having regular lab tests at your doctor’s or other health care provider's office. Talk with your doctor or Diabetes Outpatient Educator (DOE) to find out how often you should do this and when, since each person’s need to test is different. Testing regularly will help you and your doctor figure out what your pattern is, and learn how your diabetes treatment plan works for you. Pg.1
“The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that most people with diabetes try to keep their blood sugar levels close to the blood sugars of a person without diabetes. That means having blood sugars* as follows: between 80 and 120 before meals (before breakfast, lunch, or dinner)100 - 140 at bedtime and 120 - 160 on average.” Pg.1
Gifford, David R, and Donald L. Carcieri. "Diabetes Prevention and Control Program: Diabetes Qs & As." Rhode Island Department of Health. Rl.gov, 2010. Web. 1 Jan. http://www.health.ri.gov/disease/diabetes/diabetes_qa.php.